WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJHL) — Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger has reintroduced legislation that would create a national website to connect pregnant women with nearby resources as alternatives to abortion.
Harshbarger filed the Pregnancy.Gov Act on Thursday.
According to Harshbarger’s office, the website “Pregnancy.gov” would help expectant mother find public and private resources based on zip codes.
The website would be created at no net cost to the government since it would use existing resources. Harshbarger hopes to give the site credibility by giving it a “.gov” domain.
According to the text of the bill, the website would be prohibited from including resources offered by a “prohibited entity.” Prohibited entities are defined in the legislation as an entity or clinic that “performs, induces, refers for, or counsels in favor of abortions, or provides financial support to any other organization that conducts such activities.”
“When you’re blessed with a pregnancy — whether expected or unexpected — you shouldn’t have to scramble for help. This bill ensures women have easy access to life-affirming resources, including prenatal care, alternatives to abortion, transportation assistance, support for victims of domestic or sexual violence, and much more.
“This legislation has the potential to save countless unborn lives while helping families welcome God’s greatest gift into the world. I’m proud to lead this effort and continue standing as a strong voice for life.”
The bill would require the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the website.
According to the text of the bill, users of the site would answer a series of questions to generate a list of relevant resources within a selected radius.
The full text of the bill can be read by clicking here.